Hydrogel vs. regular energy gel – what is worth knowing?

IontMax technology

FuelGel hydrogel

Clean energy, designed for your stomach

FuelGel is a new generation of energy gels based on hydrogel technology. A natural biopolymer derived from marine algae and calcium delivers energy to the body faster and without the digestive discomfort associated with traditional gels.

3
FuelGel variants
25-40 g
carbohydrates per serving
0%
maltodextrins

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Learn about technology

What is hydrogel technology?

Hydrogel technology is based on a natural biopolymer derived from marine algae—sodium alginate—combined with calcium. These ingredients create a gel structure that prevents the product from settling in the stomach, but instead smoothly passes through, where the carbohydrates are effectively absorbed.

The carbohydrates in FuelGel come from glucose and fructose, without the addition of maltodextrin, artificial colors or preservatives – to provide energy as gently as possible to the digestive system.

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Natural biopolymer

Sodium alginate from marine algae and calcium build the gel structure.

Intestinal absorption

The gel gently passes through the stomach and continues to work in the intestines.

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No sipping

Can be taken at any time during exercise, without additional water.

See it in action

What does FuelGel hydrogel look like?

An athlete consuming FuelGel hydrogel during outdoor training A smiling runner eating FuelGel Ultra hydrogel The consistency of the FuelGel hydrogel is visible after opening the sachet

Comparison

Hydrogel vs. regular energy gel

Regular energy gels

✕ Often based on maltodextrin and dense glucose-fructose syrups

✕ They may stay in the stomach longer, especially during high-intensity exercise

✕ They usually require water to be taken, which complicates logistics during take-off

✕ They are more likely to contain artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives

FuelGel hydrogels

✓ Natural biopolymer from seaweed and calcium creates a light, fluid gel structure

✓ Gently passes through the stomach and is absorbed in the intestines – less digestive discomfort

✓ Does not require drinking water – can be taken at any time during exercise

✓ Composition based on glucose and fructose, without maltodextrin, dyes and preservatives

Our hydrogels

Choose your FuelGel

FuelGel 40g
Caffeine-free

FuelGel 40 g

Compact sachet with 25 g of carbohydrates (glucose and fructose) – light energy for training and competition, without maltodextrin.

9.00 PLN
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FuelGel 64g
Larger portion

FuelGel Ultra 64 g

40 g of carbohydrates and 160 kcal of energy – solid fuel for longer and more intense efforts.

12.00 PLN
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FuelGel with caffeine 40g
With caffeine

FuelGel with caffeine 40 g

25g of carbohydrates and 100mg of caffeine – an extra boost of concentration when you need it most.

11.00 PLN
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